Lot 191: A Mamluk Qur’anic Manuscript Bifolio, 14th–15th Century.
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A Mamluk Qur’anic Manuscript Bifolio, 14th–15th Century.
A Mamluk-period Qur’anic manuscript bifolio, dating to the 14th–15th century, comprising two leaves written on both recto and verso (four written pages in total).
The text is executed in a refined naskh script in black ink on paper, characteristic of Mamluk manuscript production. The calligraphy displays confident, well-proportioned letterforms with elegant horizontal flow and carefully placed diacritical marks. Verse divisions are marked with polychrome rosettes in red, blue, and gold, while select words and marginal annotations are highlighted in red ink.
Approximately 27.5 x 20cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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